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LY51 ZTV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,605 mi
Last recorded84,605 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ZTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,605 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear springs rusty

slight play in steering column

Fail 12 Aug 2015 84,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering column

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear springs rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan not working

Fail 8 Jul 2014 77,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan not working

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,088 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,836 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,830 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 35,830 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,113 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,665 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,247 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 18,080 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LY51 ZTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY51 ZTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY51 ZTV registered?

LY51 ZTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is LY51 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 ZTV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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